Writing Workshop

We will be exploring both the Writing Workshop (in theory and practice) and also the Digital Writing Workshop (as conceptualized by Hicks). On this wiki page, we will get at the nuts and bolts procedures and routines, as well as the tools and theories behind the method. We'll also have access to some resources demonstrating aspects of writing workshop in practice.

For Class 5:

Our Initial Ideas on Writing Workshop: http://padlet.com/carl_young/520_S16_WWkshop

The 5 Pillars of Writing Workshop (ref. Hicks):

• Student choice about topic and genre
• Active revision (constant feedback between peers and teacher)
• Author’s craft as a basis for instruction (through minilessons and conferences)
• Publication beyond classroom walls
• Broad visions of assessment that include both process and product

Writing Workshop Example: Student & Teacher Conference

Small Group Collaborative Writing: Responding to Literature

Additional Writing Workshop-Related Videos: What Do You Notice?